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A U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica is lifted by crane during removal operations at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The fiberglass aircraft was originally installed in 1981 as a gate guardian representing the 527th Aggressor Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Fleming, 423d Air Base Group commander, is interviewed during the removal of an F-5E Tiger II replica at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The aircraft represented the 527th Aggressor Squadron, which conducted dissimilar air combat training in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

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A contractor cuts a mounting structure securing a U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The aircraft was donated by RAF Alconbury to the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre for preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

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Contractors inspect mounting points on a U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The replica was built from a mold of a real F-5E aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

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RAF Alconbury F-5E Tiger II replica removal and donation

Published April 13, 2026
By Senior Airman Adam Enbal

RAF ALCONBURY, England --

A U.S. Air Force F-5E Tiger II replica was lifted retired at RAF Alconbury, England, April 1, 2026. The fiberglass aircraft was originally installed in 1981 as a gate guardian representing the 527th Aggressor Squadron. The aircraft was donated by RAF Alconbury to the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre for preservation.

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